When Conducting a Geriatric Assessment, Keep in Mind That Basic

question 25

Multiple Choice

When conducting a geriatric assessment, keep in mind that basic activities of daily living (ADL) include:

• A) bathing.
• B) housekeeping.
• C) medication compliance.
• D) communication skills.

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Definitions:

Individuo-social

Pertains to the interconnectedness and reciprocal influence between an individual and their social environment.

Intrapersonal

Relating to or existing within the individual self or mind.

Interpersonal

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

Primary Process Thinking

A mode of thought processing that is irrational, driven by the unconscious, and characterized by a focus on immediate gratification.